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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.85, 1,196.19 and 493.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.85, 1,196.19 and 493.82 is: 681.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.85 : 1,196.19 = 493.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.85/1,196.19 = 493.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.85x = 1,196.19 × 493.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.85x = 590,705.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,705.80/866.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.44

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